Gail Boyle FMA FSA

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Did we remind you that bookings are open for our conference? We have some great speakers lined up for you ! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/society-fo...

It is perhaps fitting that I am a Bristol Bears fan having looked after this beast at Bristol Museum for 38 years.... please repost - and do book to come to the conference where I will be speaking about putting the archaeology back into the antiquarian #MosaicMonday

Great finds like this are cared for by many museums - find out what's changed and what's new about how we manage them at our annual conference in Liverpool on 13th/14th of Nov - including an option to see 'Treasure: History Unearthed' #FindsFriday - all details here: socmusarch.org.uk/conference/

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It could be YOUR project or organisation - you just have to apply by 30th September - not in it .....can't win it!! socmusarch.org.uk/sma-awards-2...

Well done @lisagraves.bsky.social and all involved

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Our 2025-26 programme of FREE lectures has been published for venues in both Bristol and Gloucester - find out more here: www.bgas.org.uk/category/news

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Hurrah - we finally have some rain of substance - altho it might be spoiling Mr B's game of golf.....

New Opportunity – Chair of Expert & Stakeholder Group  ⋆ Stonehenge & Avebury This is a prestigious voluntary opportunity to play a key role in the governance of Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site (WHS) and contribute to protecting the WHS for current and future generat...

We're looking for the first independent Chair of the Stonehenge & Avebury World Heritage Site Expert & Stakeholder Group. Could it be you? www.stonehengeandaveburywhs.org/new-opportun...

I cannot stress enough how much opportunity there is here.

Project Archaeologists & Project Officer - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources Salary: £26,058.50 -£27,217.42 (Project Archaeologists) £32,056.07- £34,172.07 (Project Officer) depending on experience. Closing Date: 27/09/25Location: Yorkshire & surrounding regions

Project Archaeologists & Project Officer
MAP Archaeological Practice
Salary: £26,058.50 -£27,217.42 (Project Archaeologists) £32,056.07- £34,172.07 (Project Officer) depending on experience.
Closing Date: 27/09/25
Location: Yorkshire & surrounding regions
www.bajr.org/job-ad/proje...

Unearthing Futures: a youth-led pathway into archaeology event Curious about archaeology but not sure where to start? Join us on the 13th September at the Great North Museum: Hancock in Newcastle for a free, exciting, youth-powered event designed just for you!

Missed your chance to sign up for Unearthing Futures? Don’t worry, we've extended the deadline!

If you’re aged 16-21 and curious about archaeology or heritage, join us at the Great North Museum: Hancock on 13 September for a free, youth-led day packed with activities & workshops 👉

Now THIS is our kind of sign 😍

#HypocaustGate

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It may have escaped your notice but we are 50 this year !! Have a delve into the FREE archives and publications on our website to see what has changed....or not!! socmusarch.org.uk/publications...

Society for Museum Archaeology 2025 Conference: Celebrating 50 Years of SMA Come celebrate 50 years of the Society for Museum Archaeology at our 2025 conference!

Booking for The Society for Museum Archaeology 2025 Conference: Celebrating 50 Years of SMA is now OPEN!
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I am always fascinated by hydrangeas where each bloom is made up of individual #pieces - these clusters of individual flowers are called a corymb #BlueSkyArtShow #bloomscrolling

Archaeology Adviser - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources Salary: circa £42,000 per annum (Pro-Rata for Part Time Hours)Closing Date: 15/09/25Location: Hybrid role with 2 days minimum in London office

Archaeology Adviser
Houses of Parliament Restoration and Renewal
Salary: £26,110.22 - £27,151.87
Closing Date: September 15, 2025
Location: Hybrid role with 2 days minimum in London office
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(Senior) Laboratory Research Scientist - Bioarchaeologist Salary for this Role: LRS level from £36,535 per annum plus benefits SLRS level from £45,700 per annum plus benefits Job Title: (Senior) Laboratory Research Scientist - Bioarchaeologist Reports to: Po...

Also - come and get my job! Which I’m still partially doing, but someone needs to take up the slack/ allow me to send them to far flung locations to retrieve mysterious ancient samples. See the World*!

*mainly Britain.

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Fascinating results in the DNA of post Roman Dorset and Kent 🤩👇👇👇

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"Digital Artichoke" - This is an arty piece I produced a while back from a photograph I took in 2016 in a country houses walled garden - I think it fits perfectly with today's #BlueSkyArtShow theme #Jagged

Reconstruction of a Neolithic enclosure from the air showing the ditch, stone walls and internal buildings with smoke rising

Long before the Iron Age hillfort of Crickley Hill #Gloucestershire there was an impressive Neolithic enclosure

Here's an epic recreation looking West © Johnny Wall for the Crickley Hill online archive

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For more of Johnny's art see

johnnywall.co.uk

#HillfortsWednesday

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SMA Annual Awards for Excellence 2025 - nominations open Aug 18 The SMA awards celebrate excellent practice, clear impact and people development at whatever level across the full spectrum of our museum world. All details here socmusarch.org.uk/conference/

Job opportunity Principal Curator of Collection Development (Archaeology), National Museum Cardiff , Closing date 29th August nmwtest.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/v...

Some fantastic vibes at the #FestivalOfArchaeology finale weekend thanks to @bradfordmuseums.bsky.social @bradford2025.co.uk and DholAcademy

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Always grateful to be waking up on any new day but especially on days like these #Gratitude #BlueSkyArtShow

A Day in the Life of a Community Archaeologist Learn more about the diverse work we carry out at the CBA.

🏛️ “For the people, by the people.”

Étáin Mullan, student at CCA CAPNI @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social, shares what it means to be a community archaeologist, working on digs, in schools, festivals & graveyards to connect local people with their past. 👉 shorturl.at/iJjUg

#ADayInArchaeology

Digitising away… Learn more about the diverse work we carry out at the CBA.

Digitising old archaeological drawings by hand isn’t easy, but it’s crucial work! 🖥️

For #ADayInArchaeology, @ullamr.bsky.social shares how they're bringing the Nepi Survey (1999-2000) findings to life despite key challenges 👉 shorturl.at/HdQhs

#FestivalOfArchaeology

A Day in Archaeology blogs Read the blogs from our A Day In Archaeology series

Some fabulous blogs being shared for
@archaeologyuk.bsky.social #ADayInArchaeology - what's your day been like as an archaeologist??? www.archaeologyuk.org/festival/a-d...

YouTube video by Centre for Community Archaeology QUB A Day in Archaeology - CAPNI Student

For #ADayInArchaeology, follow Lara as she joins the CAPNI, @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social, digging at Erenagh, Co. Down - setting up school hubs, guiding volunteers, and even uncovering a fragment of flint arrowhead! All in the search for a medieval monastery.🏺🗺️

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Digitising away…

I wrote a blog for #ADayInArchaeology

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Casework and advocacy at the CBA.

🏛️ What does a day in heritage casework look like?

For #ADayInArchaeology, CBA’s Catherine Bell shares how she juggles planning reforms, listed building advice & sector advocacy👉 shorturl.at/GjESc

#FestivalOfArchaeology #ListedBuildings